Thomson Reuters
A rare manifestation of syphilis that affects the eyes, called ocular syphilis, can lead to blindness.
Ocular syphilis may be on the rise the US, Brazil, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
While the infection is relatively easy to treat with penicillin or another antibiotic, it can be hard to detect.
A rare manifestation of syphilis can affect the eyes, mimicking a range of ocular disorders. If left untreated, it can lead to blindness - and, according to new research, this problem appears to be on the rise.
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